Blu-ray/DVD Combo set available in late March, along with a separate DVD set

Posted by David Lambert

12/06/2012

Former Senator Selina Meyer was a charismatic leader and rising star in her party with her eye on the White House...then she became Vice President. Emmy Award winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld) stars in VEEP, the new HBO comedy series created by Oscar nominee Armando Iannucci (In the Loop). VEEP follows the whirlwind day-to-day existence of Vice President Meyer as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life, and defends the president's interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the chief executive. The ensemble cast also stars Tony Hale (Arrested Development), Anna Chlumsky (In the Loop), Matt Walsh (Hung), Reid Scott (My Boys), Timothy Simons (Days Together) and Sufe Bradshaw (Overnight).

Today HBO has announced that Veep - The Complete 1st Season is coming to Blu-ray Disc and DVD on March 26th. The 2-disc DVD version is priced at $39.98 SRP, and includes extras in the form of 12 Audio Commentaries (with show creator Armando Iannucci, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, executive producers Frank Rich and Chris Godsick, and more), Outtakes and Deleted Scenes (over 20 minutes), and Featurettes: "The Making of Veep" (a behind-the scenes look at the making of the series featuring interviews with cast and crew ), "Veep: Misspoke" (VP Selina Meyer clarifies remarks regarding fictional Minnesota Governor Danny Chung), and "Veep: Obesity" (VP Selina Meyer's hilarious public service announcement - and outtakes - about obesity). There's also a 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo set for $49.99 SRP, will include the same bonus material plus both digital copy and UltraViolet copies of the episodes (must be redeemed within 2 years of street date). Here's the packaging: